31 in Pictures

2026/2027

November 1st

Our 8th grade girls won their volleyball championship. In fact, their playoff run was very impressive. They started with a bye and then won both games in two sets.

They just dominated. They started of the year with some injuries and struggles to finish year the hottest and just overpowered the conference at the right time.

Congratulations ladies!! 🏆 👏🏐

October 9th

We completed our annual Walk-a-thon today. Three laps around the school. I'll be honest, it was hard with my scooter, but I was proud to take part in it.

October 1-4

Our Oktoberfest was so much fun. The Student Council sold more goodie bags and different types of caramel apples. We raised over $500.

We rode rides, played games, ate food, and had a great time. Check out some of the pictures below. 📸

October 2nd

I thought this was cool. 8th grade finished early with Algebra, so they invented their own numbers game using a squishy. So simple, but everyone wanted to play. Nothing beats a simple physical game !! 🎯 🪩

October 1st

My scooter had a flat and needed service. Took it in for the repair. Seemed kind of funny up on the rack getting worked on.

Even got a new bell as well. 😀

September 29th

8th-grade girls' season has also begun. Over the next few weeks, they have many games on the schedule. Good luck to both teams.

September 28th

Over the weekend, watched the 7th-grade girls start their Volleyball season. The girls played really well.

September 21st

The 6th and 7th grades visited Camp Duncan for a day of outdoor activities, but much more importantly, to work together and find ways to be a better team. We got lucky the rain held off, and only a little mud found its way back to school. (My knee roller was of no use, though 💤 🥱)

September 15th

To me, the highest honor as a teacher is being invited by these young people to their next level. I have had students attend many different high schools in my career, but currently, I have students at Resurrection, Maine East, Niles West, Niles North, and my seniors at St. Ed's in Elgin. Being invited to these events means more than I can write here.

September 1st

Our back-to-school bash was a big hit. The Student Council raised over $330 at our first event of the school year.

More events are coming, including our Oktoberfest table from October 1st-4th.

September 1st

I finally got my first soccer game for the season after a cancellation and rainout (of course, the guilt given after missing the first one before school began 😆)

Teams looked great. It will be a fun year. ⚽

August 30th

Mrs. Fitzgerald was featured on the cover of the 8/30/26 Chicago Tribune. The story dealt with her connection to the Chicago Cubs, but more directly their season ticket group. See some of the pictures below.

August 24th

Ms. B competes in the 2026 Supertri Chicago

Ms. B competed in the 43rd annual Supertri Chicago. This triathlon includes swimming, biking, and finishing with a sprint (29K in total). She finished in 2:03 (HR/MM). Mrs. B and I came downtown to cheer her on. 📣

Luckily, we found her getting ready to enter Lake Michigan (the green cap helped). After that, we lost her and caught up once she finished. She is such an awesome lady and a real treasure here at SJB. Enjoy the pictures of the event below. 🏅

August 1st

Our fundraiser to benefit Lurie Children's Hospital was an overwhelming success. I received this letter in June. In fact, the total raised was actually $1,555.00, as an online donation was made that was not included in the letter's total.

I am so grateful and impressed with the effort, especially after the visit was cancelled. Thank you so much to all who helped make this such an incredible TRIUMPH!!. ♥️💰☺️

Room 31 is ready. The room has been cleaned, desks added, old unneeded furniture removed, and a few new cool pieces of furniture added (I'll wait to see if you can find them).

Plus, all times tables options have been re-printed and are waiting for students to use, and the record board has also been reset, with a new category that now totals 6 (Thanks, Molly). 😁 😃

We are ready for August 25th. 🗓️

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